Beach life on North Funen
With 154 km of coastline, North Funen is much more than sun loungers and tanning. It’s your playground, whether you want to swim, paddle, try kitesurfing, or glide through the water in a sea kayak. Captain your own boat or enjoy the coastal calm – find your perfect day at sea here.
Take the plunge
Enjoy the child-friendly sandy beaches or have a splash in the open-air pool in Morud or the sea bath in Bogense.
Hop into the sea and enjoy the sauna right next to the sea bath - Bogense Sea Bath is wonderful for body and soul!
The Morud outdoor swimming pool is a fresh bath right by the forest, and there is both a children's pool, diving boards in the large pool and a good opportunity to enjoy the water.
Take the plunge: The best swimming spots on North Funen.
Here you can have fun in the water on both rainy and sunny days: The water park at First Camp Hasmark Strand has both indoor and outdoor pools, slides and a spa and sauna.
Become a captain for a day or feel the rush
Kitesurfing, sea kayaking or a trip out in your own boat? Give it a go on North Funen!
In Bogense old harbor, you can try a trip in a sea kayak with family or friends together with an experienced instructor several times during the summer
Gliding on the water or splashing on the shallow water - a sea kayak trip or stand up paddling along the coast of North Funen is always great!
Rent a dinghy with a motor or a kayak from Klintebjerg Baadeleje by Odense Fjord and enjoy a nice trip on the water!
You should also try kitesurfing at the top of Funen - namely at Flyvesandet where there are big waves and beautiful nature!
Do you want to enjoy a nice boat trip in a lake in Langesøskov? You can rent a boat at Shell Service Morud, 765 Rugårdsvej, 5462 Morud.
Go crab hunting or nature bingo: A classic for the whole family
Find a string, a peg, and a bit of sausage for bait – then the hunt is on! Along the harbors and jetties in Bogense, Klintebjerg, and Egensedybet, crabs are hiding at the water's edge. You can also print a beach bingo card and see if you can get a full house. It’s simple, fun, and the perfect way to enjoy an afternoon by the water together.
Print your beach bingo card and bring it to the beachHarbour life on North Funen
Enjoy a lovely stroll around the harbour, moor your boat and soak up the atmosphere, or relax with an ice cream – enjoy life at the harbour! Looking for a slipway for your boat? There are boat launches on North Funen at Skåstrup Strand, Bogense Harbour, Fuglsang Strand and Klintebjerg Harbour.
Bogense Marina is an impressive marina with room for 700 boats, tables and benches along the pier where you can enjoy your packed lunch, and a fantastic view of Kattegat and Jutland!
The old harbour in Bogense is pure cosiness and relaxation, beautiful boats and fine restaurants. But once, the quays Østre and Vestre Mole were part of an active industrial port with fishing trawlers, ferries and factories.
Did you know that Klintebjerg Harbour was once the largest harbour in Odense Fjord? Today it's a cozy marina, where you can enjoy a picnic and the view.
Visit Denmark's most beautiful nature harbour, which is located right by Odense Fjord and is the perfect place for the Sunday trip with a packed lunch or perfect for a good walk.
Wake up to the sound of lapping waves
Stay in a shelter close to the water
If you are visiting Bogense you will have the opportunity for a completely unique shelter experience, on one of the floating shelters located in Bogense Marina.
At Skåstrup Strand there are three shelters with plenty of space - enjoy an overnight stay at the beautiful beach between Bogense and Båring!
You can stay on the peninsula Lindøhoved just off the island of Æbelø in three shelters on a beautiful and quiet nature campsite!
Stay for a night in a shelter on Vigelsø in Odense Fjord and get the deserted island all to yourself - a completely unique nature experience!
Shelters close to the beach with space for 20 people, fireplace, toilet facilities and close to shopping possibilities.
Shelters close to the beach with space for 4 people, fireplace, toilet facilities, parking and close to shopping possibilities.
Stay for the night in a shelter close to one of Funen's nicest beaches on Hasmark beach park, the Strandoase - close to a campfire site, outdoor showers, the sea and a large green area!
Odense Fjord is beautiful, and you can holiday in a shelter next to the fjord at Otterup Marina - sleep in the shelter and enjoy the view of the fjord from the campfire hut!
Spend the night in a cosy shelter in the beautiful nature of Nørreby on the coast of North Funen - perfect for hiking and relaxing!